HLN Meets: Nourish Bud

Tell us about Nourish Bud – what’s the business all about? 

We’re here to help people ‘embrace plant based’. There are some brilliant companies out there encouraging us to substitute a meat meal for a plant-based meal – we take this one step further, and help our customers to try a quality, 100% plant-based diet.

We make, package, and deliver ready-to-eat vegan meal plans directly to our customers. All meal packages are completely calorie/macro-nutrient controlled to suit each individual’s personal health goals. Our plans are available for three, five or six days a week (and you can order for multiple weeks at a time to receive a discount!).

We also have a whole-foods ingredient philosophy and never use additives, preservatives or highly-processed food. Everything is made entirely from scratch – right down to our plant milks, curry powers and falafels – which is reflected in the nutritional content of our meals.

What are some of your best-selling meals? 

The Asian Satay Wok has been a bestseller since day one and it’s all about the sauce! Garlic, ginger and soy stir-fried veg and wholegrain rice doused in a divine (homemade) satay sauce. Our Coconut Cauli Curry is really popular too – roast cauliflower and lentils simmered in a fragrant in-house curry blend with homemade coconut milk. Making ingredients like plant milks from scratch makes such a difference to their taste and ensures our meals are as nutritious as possible!

What about the build-your-own package option – can you tell us a bit more about that? 

The build-your-own is for people who want to experience what Nourish Bud is all about while keeping the freedom to create their own, bespoke meal plan. We offer breakfasts, snacks and main meal options to choose from that we deliver on a Sunday and a Wednesday. It’s really popular with people who want to stock their fridge with healthy, tasty options that are convenient for when they’re busy or on-the-go a lot.

And do we need any extra ingredients to make the meals you deliver? 

None at all! Everything you need has been freshly prepared and is ready for you to tuck into. All you need to do is reheat any meals that are best enjoyed hot.

You and Luke have both adopted plant-based lifestyles yourselves. What results did you both see in the way you were feeling?

Rebecca: I’ve suffered from stomach issues and have been lactose intolerant for years, so my health was a major driving factor in transforming my diet. I’ve been amazed by the results! I have more energy, far less bloating and inflammation, and generally feel so much better within myself. I’ve definitely seen my skin improve as a result, too.

Luke: I’m a big eater – I’ve always loved food (and a lot of it!) and I love an active lifestyle, so I’ve found incorporating high-protein, plant-based snacks and smoothies really works for me. I feel energised every day and recovery from workouts is no issue at all. I think that’s something that worries a lot of gym-goers when they think about a plant-based diet, but if anything I find it works better!

What’s one of your favourite Nourish Bud meals? 

I absolutely love our noodle dishes! They’re full of flavour with just the right amount of fire – plus they remind me of travelling and having amazing street food on tap!

What does the post-COVID future of Nourish Bud look like? 

Full-steam ahead! We’ve recently expanded to cover much more of the North East in our delivery radius. Post-COVID, we’ll be expanding nationwide to encourage the whole of the UK to try plant-based meals!

Right now, our meals are brilliant for reducing people’s shopping time, making working from home easier, and making a healthy lifestyle more accessible in a time when it’s a real struggle for a lot of people. Post-COVID, our meals will be perfect to take in to work for a convenient lunch, and return home from work to a delicious and healthy meal without having to cook. Once everyone’s hectic lifestyle resumes, a Nourish Bud package will be a fantastic tool to create more ‘me-time’.

Want to know more? Check out Nourish Bud’s menu on their website, Facebook or Instagram.

Our Editor Laura is currently using Nourish Bud to trial a plant-based lifestyle (paid for, not as part of this partnership). Follow her on Instagram @editor_high_life_north to see her meals and follow her journey.